ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUE BUST OF ATHENA.

ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUE BUST OF ATHENA. Circa 3rd Century A.D. The goddess with her centrally parted hair swept up beneath a Corinthian helmet with diademed front and surmounted by a high finely engraved crest, her face with engraved eyes and drilled pupils, and wearing a sleeveless chiton, scaled breast plate, and aegis with Gorgon’s head. SIZE: 4-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Dr. & Mrs. Winfield Gibbs, Sunbury, PA. Purchased from Sotheby’s Antiquities Islamic Art Sale, New York 11/29/89. CONDITION: Very good. 9-92302 (1,200-1,600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1305	$4,025.00	ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUE BUST OF ATHENA. Circa 3rd Century A.D. The goddess with her centrally parted hair swept up beneath a Corinthian helmet with diademed front and surmounted by a high finely engraved crest, her face with engraved eyes and drilled pupils, and wearing a sleeveless chiton, scaled breast plate, and aegis with Gorgon’s head. SIZE: 4-1/4″ h. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Dr. & Mrs. Winfield Gibbs, Sunbury, PA. Purchased from Sotheby’s Antiquities Islamic Art Sale, New York 11/29/89. CONDITION: Very good. 9-92302 (1,200-1,600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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